Obituaries

Delouise Petty

Delouise Petty

Sep 22, 2007

In memory of Mrs. Delouise Wootten Petty who passed away Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Gwinnett Medical Center. Mrs. Petty, originally from Fairburn, GA, lived in Dacula, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oren L. and Catherine Brim Wootten.  She is survived by her husband, Herbert A. "Al" Petty, Jr.; sons, Herbert A. "Hap" Petty, III,  Stephen...

Thomas Allen Barnwell

Thomas Allen Barnwell

Sep 22, 2007

Mr. Thomas Allen Barnwell of Chamblee died Saturday, September 22, 2007. He is survived by his father, Tommy Barnwell; mother, Sandy Howard; brother, Chris Barnwell; sister, Renee' Barnwell; grandmother, Margaret Barnwell; aunts; uncles; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 27th, at 2 p.m. at Skyland United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers donations...

Robert S. Camp

Robert S. Camp

Sep 21, 2007

Mr. Robert S. Camp of Decatur, GA died Friday September 21, 2007. He was a retired minister of the Church of Christ in Atlanta and a producer of religious magazines. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Somers. Mr. Camp is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jo K. Camp; sons, Richard and David Camp; 9 grandchildren;...

Lorna M. Venker

Lorna M. Venker

Sep 21, 2007

Lorna M. Venker, age 82, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2007. She was born in St Louis, Missouri and subsequently moved to Avondale Estates, Georgia, with her late husband Ralph Venker in 1964 where she raised her two sons. She had a long career with the Ethan Allen Carriage House in Avondale Estates where she was a leading interior...

Thomas William Barnes

Thomas William Barnes

Sep 20, 2007

Thomas William "Tommy" Barnes, age 91, of Avondale Estates, Georgia, passed away on September 20, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 63 years, Rachel Muckenfuss Barnes; two of his nine siblings, Robert Barnes and wife Donna and Donald Barnes and wife Luanne; sister-in-law, Mildred "Mimi" Barnes; his five children, son Thomas W. Barnes, Jr....

Col. John R. (Jack) Mccamy Usa Ret.

Col. John R. (Jack) Mccamy Usa Ret.

Sep 20, 2007

Colonel John "Jack" McCamy, (Retired), age 72, of Stone Mountain, Georgia died Thursday, September 20th.  He was a graduate of North Georgia College, had an MBA from Pepperdine University in California, and was a 30-year Army Infantry veteran.  In that career, Colonel McCamy served his country in Vietnam with two tours of duty.  During his 30-year tenure with the military,...

William O. Dinkins

William O. Dinkins

Sep 20, 2007

Rev. William O. ?Pete? Dinkins, age 78, of Tucker died Thursday, September 20, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jo Johnson Dinkins; daughters and sons-in-law, Joy and Malcolm Hitt of N. Augusta, SC, Sue and James Pinion of Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Lynn Dinkins of Atlanta; grandchildren, Scott Carpenter, Suzanne White, Sarah Holden, Kaitlyn...

Teressa Rutland Sanders

Teressa Rutland Sanders

Sep 20, 2007

Teressa Rutland Sanders (Tissy), a lifelong resident of Decatur Georgia, died Wednesday evening September 20, 2007 following a cerebral hemorrhage. Born November 12, 1926 in Greenville, Georgia to parents Mary Alice and Guy W. Rutland Sr., she was the loving wife of Decatur physician, Dr. Floyd R. Sanders Jr. They celebrated their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary in August at Lanier Village...

J. B. Johnson

J. B. Johnson

Sep 19, 2007

Mr. J. B. Johnson, 86, of Lawrenceville passed away from cancer on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. He was a beloved husband, daddy and granddaddy. J. B. worked for AAA Electric Motor Repair Service in the late 40's and early 50's. In 1955 he began working with McCullough ElectricMotor Repair Service and retired in 1995. J. B. was Past Master of...

Louise Lowery Mckinney

Louise Lowery Mckinney

Sep 19, 2007

Louise Lowery McKinney, age 83, of Decatur died Wednesday, September 19, 2007. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Puckett of Covington, Peggy M. Baines of Cartersville, Teresa M. Coor of Atlanta; brothers, Thomas H. Lowery and Clarence Lowery, both of Dora, AL; sister, Mattie B. Boshell of Houston, TX; thirteen grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren.  Funeral services will be...

Randolph Lee Taylor

Randolph Lee Taylor

Sep 18, 2007

Mr. Randolph Lee Taylor of Marietta died Tuesday, September 18, 2007. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Ranger. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his father, Tilman T. Taylor. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Evaughn Taylor; and his brother, Chris Taylor. Memorial services will be held at Clairmont Presbyterian Church,...

Alice B. Simmons

Alice B. Simmons

Sep 18, 2007

Alice B. Simmons, 82, of Atlanta passed quietly in her home on Sept. 18, 2007. She grew up in the Virginia Highlands neighborhood and attended Girls High, graduating in 1943. She was married to Robert L. Simmons, Jr. for 32 years In her later years she traveled extensively throughout the world. She enjoyed live theater and was an active member...

Frederick Joseph Baumgartner

Frederick Joseph Baumgartner

Sep 18, 2007

Frederick Joseph Baumgartner passed away on September 18, 2007.  He was born on March 11, 1918.  Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, he resided in Decatur for 58 years.  Fritz attended Boys High School in Atlanta and the University of Georgia, Atlanta Extension.  He retired from Atlanta Economy Drug Company after 40 years of service.  He served in both the...

Gladys Durden Thompson

Gladys Durden Thompson

Sep 18, 2007

Gladys Durden Thompson, 88, of Scottdale, GA died Tuesday, September 18, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. T. Thompson; son & daughter-in-law; Wallace & Betty Thompson. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Earnest Hammons of Conyers, son and daughter-in-law, Herman and Ann Thompson of Lawrenceville; brother and sister-in-law, Willie and Virginia Durden...

Katherine M. Swint

Katherine M. Swint

Sep 17, 2007

Katherine Eoline Moon Swint, 89, wife of the late Jesse Taylor Swint, of Decatur died Monday, September 17, 2007. They were both natives of Columbus, GA but have spent their working years in Decatur, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Jacob Clinton Moon and Virginia Woolfolk Moon; and her sister, Elizabeth Moon Fersen. She is...

Maria Underwood

Maria Underwood

Sep 15, 2007

Maria Underwood of Atlanta died Saturday, September 15, 2007. Surviving are her husband, Pat Glass; daughter, Morgan Underwood; sisters, Teresa McDonald of Orlando, FL, Denise Underwood of Stockbridge; and brother, Bobby Underwood of Greenville, TN. A celebration of Maria's life will be held Saturday, September 22nd from 1:00 until 3:00 PM at Manuel's Tavern, 602 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta, GA...

Martha Eggli Smith

Martha Eggli Smith

Sep 14, 2007

Mrs. Martha Eggli Smith, age 87, of Lilburn died Friday, September 14, 2007.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Rev. Cecil A. Smith, who pastored several churches in the Metropolitan Atlanta area. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Cecil and Maria Smith, Paul and Judy Smith; daughters, Melissa Gardner, Stephanie Johns and husband...

Shirley Ruth Pendley

Shirley Ruth Pendley

Sep 13, 2007

Mrs. Shirley Ruth Pendley of Atlanta died Thursday, September 13, 2007.  She was a member of Haygood United Methodist Church, the Fellowship Mission and Eastern Star. Mrs. Pendley was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Vann Pendley and son, John Herndon. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Kahrs; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Doreen Montague; nephews, Mark Peters,...

Rebecca B. Bryan

Rebecca B. Bryan

Sep 13, 2007

Mrs. Rebecca B. Bryan, 96, of Atlanta, GA died Thursday, September 13, 2007. She was born and raised in Walton County, GA. Mrs. Bryan was a long-time professor at the University of North Carolina in the Department of Public Health. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Albert Hughes Bryan, parents, Harry Cleveland Broach and Ruth Tuck Broach,...

Mary Jane Smallwood

Mary Jane Smallwood

Sep 12, 2007

Mrs. Mary Jane Smallwood, 81, longtime resident of Tucker, GA died Wednesday, September 12, 2007.  She was retired from the Internal Revenue Service.  Mrs. Smallwood was preceded in death by her husband, Weymon Rae Smallwood, parents, Carl and Seppie Brown of Jasper, TN, sister, Geraldine Bryson, and brothers, Carl E. Brown, Jr., Joe E. Brown and James A. Brown.  She...